Associate Degree from an AMA accredited School of Respiratory Care
Current license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Florida
Certification as a Registered Therapist (RRT)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated critical thinking and judgment skills
Responsibilities
Contribute to patient care plans based on identified respiratory needs
Administer respiratory treatments and evaluate patient responses
Set up and operate respiratory care devices
Perform arterial punctures and analyze blood gases
Maintain and clean respiratory therapy equipment
Respond to emergencies with appropriate life-saving measures
Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and management techniques
Benefits
Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams
Support for obtaining additional certifications
Flexible shift options
Access to health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Position Details
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 72.00 Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL Pay Rate: Min $35.25 Mid $44.07Position Summary
Provides comprehensive respiratory care under the direction/delegation of the physician in accordance with the Florida Respiratory Care Practice Act; delivers safe and effective care in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Position Responsibilities
Standard Work Duties: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Contributes to the comprehensive patient care plan based on identified patient problems/needs and assists in the evaluation of the overall effectiveness. Determines respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physician and by physicians' orders. Assesses patient's condition, reviews and considers patient's medical history in the plan development.
Administers respiratory treatments and evaluates patient's physiological responses to therapy by monitoring vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry. Consults physician if adverse reactions occur; collaborates with RN, MD; recommends adjustments and modifications to treatment plan as appropriate. Reports pertinent observations to RN, physician and supervisor.
Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Performs arterial punctures for the purpose of blood gas analysis; runs arterial blood gas test; reviews results and reports abnormal values to physician.
Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
Responds to emergent situations and provides emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Demonstrate required competencies for safe patient care, including age specific competencies
Read and implement physician orders
Accurately calculate medication dosages
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Critical thinking and judgment skills
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Associate Degree
Essential:
Health Science; AMA Accredited School of Respiratory Care
Essential:
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Nonessential:
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Other information:
Licenses Essential: Current license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of Florida.
Certification Essential: Registered Therapist (RRT); certifications per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies. ACLS, BCLS
Certifications Preferred: PALS, Certifications per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies
